Xunta seeks scientific director for Galtia Foundation

Call for applications published in the DOG to fill the senior management position, key to attracting prestigious researchers to Galicia.

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The Xunta de Galicia has initiated the process to select the scientific director of the Galtia Foundation, a senior management position for which the call for applications was published today in the Official Gazette of Galicia.

The objective of the Galtia Foundation is to contribute to the scientific excellence of Galicia by attracting world-renowned researchers in strategic areas for R&D+i. The scientific director position requires being a professor at a public university and demonstrating a solid research and management career.
The selection process will consider scientific publications, bibliometric indicators, activities and recognitions, as well as experience in public university management and knowledge transfer. The deadline for submitting applications is November 23.
The foundation, promoted by the Xunta de Galicia, plans to attract up to 30 high-level researchers by 2030. Recently, Andrea Belén Pensado López was selected as the entity's manager.
Based on information from the official source: Xunta de Galicia — Notas de prensa (portal central, cubre todas as consellerías) (09/11/2026)